Steve was a Harry McNally signing from Burnley for the start of season 1983/84. During the season he struck up a good understanding with his strike partner Alex Bruce. He made his Latics League debut on the opening day of the season, 27th August 1983. The game was against Plymouth Argyle at Home Park and resulted in a 0-0 draw. He was to stay at Springfield Park for just the one season before signing for Stockport County. In total he played 29+1 League games for the Blues, scoring 7 League goals in the process.
